MWAA FRD Participates in MCI Drill

Metropolitan Washington Aiports Authority
FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT NEWS
FEBRUARY 2012
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MWAA FRD Participates in MCI Drill
EMS Captains Eric Patterson and Karl Liedke
On October 7, 2011, MWAA FRD personnel participated in a
MCI (multi-casualty incident) Drill at DCA. The purpose
of the drill was to evaluate a patient tracking device that will
enable FRD staff to track patients from the incident scene to a
treatment area, and finally transport to an area hospital. The
small handheld computer has a barcode scanner and is also a
telephone. The information uploaded by these devices
transmits in real time to all local area hospitals as well as the
command post so that the FRD staff managing the incident
can better manage their resources. The drill was organized by
Capt Karl Liedke, along with MWAA FRD personnel,
participants and observers from the COG region, including
fire and rescue departments from Fairfax County, Fairfax
City, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Loudoun County,
Washington DC IT Personnel, Northern Virginia EMS
Council and Prince William EMS and Medical Directors.
The drill was a huge success with much interaction between
all that participated.
EMS Captain Karl Liedke (drill coordinator) briefs
participants and evaluators on drill scenario and
desired outcomes.
(l to r) Fire Medic Jon Day,
EMS Captain Eric Patterson,
Fire Chief Gary Mesaris,
Captain Mike Gowen (ACFD),
Fire Medic Shawn Graber and
Fire Medic Buffy Schilling
conducting patient tracking.
No stuffed animals were harmed in this drill.
Firefighter Technicians Paul Tackish, Paul Purcell
and Firefighter Jeffrey Crosby (l-R), locate
simulated patients (stuffed animals) and initiate
START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) and
patient tracking. Each simulated patient had
affixed to it a status tag with details of patient
vitals and condition. Animals were released after
the drill.
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A Message from Fire Chief Mesaris . . .
It is with great pride that I take this opportunity to launch this Inaugural
issue of FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT NEWS, a newsletter
created to keep MWAA's Fire and Rescue Department employees
informed about ongoing and future activities, personal achievements,
family events, etc.
With your help, we will endeavor to publish this newsletter four times
each year on the first day of every quarter. I encourage each of you to
support your newsletter by submitting articles, photos, questions and
comments to the Editor, Captain Ronald Grayson, Administrative
Services.
Gary A. Mesaris
"We are always
Seeking ways
To Provide
the best
In customer
service
We will be happy to review any letters or comments that you submit to
the Editor, and will do our best to share your questions and our answers
in the next issue of the newsletter.
A great deal of time and effort has gone into producing this
publication, so please take a few minutes to read it and look at the
photos. At MWAA, we are always seeking ways to provide the best in
customer service and employee relations.
Submitted,
Fire Chief Mesaris
And
Employee
relations."
Gary A. Mesaris, Fire Chief
Captain Ronald Grayson, Editor
Assistant Fire Chief Michael Defina, Editorial Advisor
FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT NEWS is published quarterly by the
Fire & Rescue Department of the Metropolitan Washington Airports
Authority to provide information to current and retired FRD employees.
All articles, questions and comments should be electronically submitted to:
[email protected] Deadline for submission of articles & photos
is 3/1, 6/1, 9/1 & 12/1.
MWAA FIRE & RESCUE NEWS Access: MWAA.com, Emergency
Services.
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Real Time Aircraft Evacuation
Captain Ronald Grayson
On September 14, 2011, IAD personnel responded to an accident on the airfield
after being alerted via the ATC for an aircraft (right) with emergency chute
deployment. The emergency slides were activated by crewmembers when they
learned of a problem with the aircraft. Upon arrival on the scene, the FRD went
into action.
The evacuated passengers were triaged and treated for injuries and secured away
from the aircraft. After the aircraft was thoroughly checked and all hazards
mitigated, the aircraft was towed.
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In this issue . . .
MWAA FRD Participates in
MCI Drill
1
Message from Fire Chief Mesaris
2
Real Time Aircraft Evacuation
3
BLS In A Box
Rattle The Runway
FRD's First Intern
4
Mutual Aid Response
CPR Training
5
Letters From Our Customers
Live Fire Training Facility
6
A380 Lands at IAD
7
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Honor Guard Receives Flag
Honor Guard Escorts Flag
8
9
From the Archives
1976 Chain of Command
10
1966 Aircraft R & F Branch IAD 11
2011 Apparatus Response Stats
12
Public Service
Fill the Boot
13
US Airways Safety Fair
14
Promotions
Safety Awards Program
15
New Employees
Oath of Office
16
Service Awards
17
Retiree's Corner
18 - 20
Family Matters
21
River Rescue
22
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"BLS In A Box" Arrives At DCA & IAD
Fire Medic Lucian Mirra
In May, the FRD took delivery of two
“BLS (Basic Life Support) in a Box”
pods through the Metropolitan
Washington Council of Governments
(MWCOG). MWCOG acquired these
units through a grant awarded by the
Urban Area Security Initiative, or
UASI, which is under the umbrella of
FEMA. These units arrived at Fire
Stations 301 and 304 respectively to be
held in reserve for emergency use.
Each of these units contain a complete
set of supplies to fully stock or restock a
basic life support ambulance, including
an AED, backboards, manual Stryker cot
and Stryker stair chair. These “pods” can
be used in case of a mass casualty
incident or other event that requires
completely restocking an ambulance.
The MWCOG also distributed these pods
to other area departments, and a total of
64 pods were distributed to departments
in Virginia, Maryland and the District.
Special thanks to EMS Captain
Chris Amos (DCA-B) for his assistance
with this article!
Rattle
The
Runway
September 11, 2011
There were 1,300 motorcycle
riders at this year's "Rattle
the Runway" ride in honor of
victims and heroes of 9/11.
The riders began at the
Udvar-Hazy Center and
ended near the Pentagon.
Fire & Rescue Department’s First Intern
Pamela Davis, Daughter of MWAA Board of Directors Vice Chairman Tom Davis, was the FRD's first ever Student
Intern. One of the main projects she assisted with was, "In Their Own Words", a display designated for letters of
appreciation from our customers.
Fire Chief Gary Mesaris, his Senior Staff and EMS Battalion Chief Testa are extremely proud of the manner in which
the FRD, with "boots on the ground", perform their job. The halls of HQ and fire stations are lined with reflections and
expressions of thanks from patients and their loved ones giving testament to the high level of patient care rendered by
the FRD.
Pamela Davis
&
Battalion
Chief David
Testa
"In
Their
Own
Words"
Display at
Fire Headquarters
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Mutual Aid Response
On April 27, 2011, Foam 331 staffed by Captain David
Howey and Technician Blaine Goss, in addition to Assistant
Chief Michael Defina, responded to La Plata MD for a three
alarm commercial structure fire.
Upon arrival, Foam 331 was initially placed in staging, said
Captain Howey, "Our personnel were assigned to assist
Foam 8744 with a foam leader line operation. Upon
depletion of extinguishing agent, Foam 331 was deployed to
supply foam to a suppression handline being used to
extinguish several burning automobiles, to include overhaul
of the rear of the
building."
CPR Training
Fire Technicians John Neyhouse & Brian Dowling
take a break after completing two rescuer CPR.
Captain Edward Johnson practices ventilations.
Fire Medic George Swartz instructs B-Shift personnel during
2011 CPR recertification class held at Fire Station 304.
Firefighters James Rogers &
Kendra Molina-Crespo.
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Letters From Our Customers
Live Fire Training Facility Upgrades
Captain Jason Graber
Last fall, the Safety and Training Division of the Fire and Rescue Department partnered with the Welding Class of the
Monroe Technical Center in Leesburg, VA, to create and construct upgrades to the Live Fire Training Facility (LFTF).
In early June 2011, the students completed their work, and on June 6th a recognition luncheon was hosted for them at
Fire Station 304.
Mock Up Aircraft Interior Upgrade
Monroe
Technical
Center
Welding Class
The scope of work for the students was to design and build additional fire training props for the facility. Through the
use of pictures from other airport training facilities, the students completed two separate projects for the facility. The
first project was an interior mock up of the inside of the aircraft including a flight deck, two bulkheads, ten rows of
seats and overhead baggage bins. Prior to this work being completed, the interior of the aircraft was completely
uninhibited. The second project was for standalone props for wheel, ground and engine fires.
The prop has been fitted with propane pipes to allow for fires to be ignited including a wheel fire and three separate
fires in the engine. The ground pad was constructed by Dulles Structures and Grounds staff. Having these additions to
our facility allow for a more realistic training environment as well as provide options for the training officers to
diversify evolutions.
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A380 Lands at IAD
Firefighter Medic Lucian Mirra
Just after 1350 hours on June 6th, Air France flight 028 touched down on Runway 1R at
Washington Dulles International Airport. This marked the first of what will be daily flights
from Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Washington Dulles
International Airport (IAD) using the new Airbus 380-800 aircraft. Greeting the aircraft
was a contingent of media spectators positioned along the taxiway to get a good view of the
first landing of this giant aircraft.
FRD provided a water arch with Foam 302 (Technicians Jyachosky and Minch) and Foam
352 (Captain Legore, Technician Neyhouse) as the aircraft taxied into gates A20/A22.
Also on hand were Fire Chief Gary Mesaris and VP for Public Safety Mr. Elmer Tippett.
IAD B-shift also greeted the aircraft with Tower 302's crew (Captain Lillis, Technician
Kiger, Technician Harrison, Firefighter Pearce) waiting on the A22 jet bridge.
B-Shift personnel got the opportunity to take pictures of the aircraft and do an outside
walk-around, where Airbus representatives were on hand to answer our questions.
Congratulations to Air France on this monumental occasion. The FRD looks forward to
seeing this majestic aircraft on the south side of the A Terminal on a daily basis! Special
"Thanks" to Technician Hudson for the pictures!
"Congratulations
to Air France
on this
Monumental
occasion."
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FRD Honor Guard Receives Honor Flag for
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend
On October 14, 2011, our Honor Guard had the distinct honor of representing our department as we and a
multi-jurisdictional detail received the Honor Flag in a ceremony at Ronald Reagan National Airport, prior to the NFFM
weekend. During the memorial weekend, the families of our fallen heroes were honored and supported by honor guard
details, fire department members (active, volunteer and retired) and friends from across the United States.
HG Commander Andy Garcia receives Honor Flag
HG Commander Garcia inspects Honor Flag
FRD
Honor Guard Detail
with
Assistant Chief
Defina
Colors Detail
Michael Osborne,
Christopher Gavurnik,
Ronald Grayson,
Charles Episcopo,
Assistant Chief
Defina
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Honor Guard Escorts Honor Flag
To Fallen Firefighters Memorial
(l to r) Greg Long, Christopher Gavurnik & Michael Osborne
deliver Honor Flag to
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial
Eternal
Flame
New 911 Memorial
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From the Archives - 1976
Page
10
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From the Archives - 1966
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2011 Apparatus Response Statistics
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Public Service
The FRD receives numerous requests for ceremonial services from the airlines and other sources. One such public
service action which has become a tradition is the "Water Arch", or "Wash Down". There are a few reasons for this type
of request such as a Maiden Voyage and Honor Flights. Pictured below, Foam-301 provides a water arch for a retiring
Sun Country Airlines pilot. (by Captain Ronald Grayson.)
Fill the Boot
By Captain Eric Patterson
The IAFF has supported “Fill the Boot” since 1954. Local 3217 has participated in "Fill the Boot" since 2005.
Between IAD and DCA, the FRD collected $6,435.13, breaking our previous record. All monies collected will
directly benefit those families in the Greater Metro Area that are afflicted with any of the 45 neuro-muscular diseases
that are covered by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fire Medic Jonathan Day is pictured collecting donations
in Crystal City.
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US Airways Safety Fair - Fire Prevention Week
Captain Ronald Grayson
MWAA’s Office of Public
Safety supports US
Airways Safety
Fair. The event theme was
“The Endless Summer – In
Search of the Safest
Employee” and was held in
Hangar 12 at DCA. A
delicious meal was served
to all who desired to
partake, coupled with door
prizes and giveaways.
Both FRD and Police
tables had many visitors.
Fire Inspectors stressed the
importance of fire safety
following this year’s Fire
Prevention Week theme,
“Protect Your Family from
Fire”, while other
personnel checked over 45
blood pressures. The
police Communication
Liaison Program presented
“Picnic Under The Stars”
and focused on registering
children. Mr. Freddie
Loudoun of US Airways
was very appreciative of
MWAA’s support.
(l to r) Mr. Freddie Loudoun,
Fire Inspector Hollis &
Fire Inspector Hamilton
Support team (right) Fire Technicians
Lowman & Leddy along with
Fire Inspectors Hamilton & Hollis
have a break in the action
(Captain Grayson not pictured).
Fire Technician Lowman (left) &
Fire Technician Leddy (below)
taking blood pressure.
Sgt. Thompson (foreground)
and members of MWAA P.D.
working their booth &
promoting the police initiative.
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Promotions
On April 25, 2010, Fire Chief Mesaris promoted Sean Smith to Fire Captain, Dominic DePaolis to Battalion Fire Chief
and Scott Chamberlin to Assistant Fire Chief.
Scott Chamberlin receives Assistant Chiefs
badge from Fire Chief Gary Mesaris.
Sean Smith receives Captains badge
from Fire Chief Gary Mesaris
Dominic DePaolis receives Battalion Chiefs badge
from Fire Chief Gary Mesaris.
Fire Chief Mesaris and
Assistant Chief Chamberlin
congratulate newly promoted
Fire Captains Jason Moore
and Richard Sappington on
November 20, 2011.
Authority’s Operational Safety Awards Program
Fire Inspector Wesley Hamilton (2nd front - left)
was recognized for his contributions to accident
prevention and the safe operation of DCA
on December 6, 2011.
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New Employees
(l to r) Fire Chief Gary Mesaris, Firefighter Riehle, Firefighter Young, Fire Inspector Kannard, Fire Inspector Hollis
& VP Mr. Elmer Tippett pose for photo on June 22, 2011.
Firefighter Medic DeLima Takes Oath
Fire Chief Mesaris administers oath to Firefighter Medic Leonardo
DeLima on 9-28-11. (l to r) Captain Howey, Deputy Chief Caponi,
Assistant Chief Chamberlin & Captain Amos look on.
Firefighter Medic DeLima signing oath witnessed by
Assistant Chief Defina
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Service Awards
Vice President of Public Safety Mr. Elmer Tippett and Fire Chief Gary Mesaris present Deputy Fire Chief Tom Kenney
& Battalion Fire Chief Thomas Howes with their 20-Year Service Awards on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
2011
2010
30 Years
Paul Purcell
30 Years
William Tall
25 Years
Douglas Snowden
25 Years
Henry Neyhouse
John Wahl
Dominic DePaolis
20 Years
Charles Howes
David Bush
Harvey Kenney
15 Years
Eugene Harris
Karl Liedke
10 Years
Richard Gardiner
Steven Gervis
Timothy Hyman
5 Years
Bryan Glover
Craig Ralston
David Lee
Jonathan Day
Joshua Taylor
Ruth Hoskins
Steven Baden
20 Years
Vincent Caponi
Paul Minch
15 Years
Darren Pevarnik
Scott Legore
Christopher Amos
10 Years
Richard Bonnett
David Howey
Joseph Ruffolo
Gary Hubble
Christopher Sanchez
5 Years
James Lonas
Adam Brown
Anthony Coliano
Matthew, Baacke
George Swartz
Mark Culbert
Heather Johnson
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Retiree’s Corner
What do we do now?
PAUL & BEVERLY ROXENBERG
Paul Roxenberg's
Retirement Luncheon
Fire Chief Mesaris presents
MWAA Retirement plaque to Paul
(l to r) Assistant Chief Chamberlin, Deputy Chief Kenney,
Assistant Chief Defina, Captain Roxenberg ,
Fire Chief Mesaris & Deputy Chief Lasher
Paul Axed by Captain Karl Liedke
Paul & his wife Beverly with his "C" Shift Team
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Retiree’s Corner
Fire Captain Timothy Hyman retires after 10 years of service to MWAA
Fire Chief Mesaris presents MWAA Retirement plaque to
Fire Captain Hyman on December 19, 2011
(l to r) Deputy Chief Kenney, Assistant Chief Chamberlin, Fire Captain Hyman,
Assistant Chief Defina, Fire Chief Mesaris & Deputy Chief Lasher
Battalion Chief Larson & Fire Captain Hyman
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Firefighter Sean King
28 Years
Fire Technician Wayne Sargent
23 Years
Fire Technician John Wahl
26 Years
Firefighter George Harms
32.9 Years
Battalion Chief James McFarland
17.5 Years
Fire Captain Timothy Hyman
10 Years
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Family Matters . . .
With Deepest Sympathy
Special Delivery
It is with great sadness that the Airports Authority FRD reports the passing of:
Captain Durrer's Mother, Mrs. Betty A. Durrer
April 22, 2011
Technician Morreale & Family
welcomed their new Son, Bradley
Glen Morreale ,on Sunday April 3,
2011 at 21:02 in Winchester
Medical Center.
Little Glen Bradley weighed 7
pounds, 8 ounces.
Congratulations to the Morreale’s
from your extended family at
MWAA FRD!
Rick & Karen Sappington
welcomed their healthy baby boy
Zachary on Thursday,
July 14, 2011.
Firefighter Sweeney's Father, Terence LeBaron Sweeney
June 23, 2011
Captain Grayson's Mother-in-Law, Eselyn Perry
August 5, 2011
Chief Testa's Stepfather, Tony Testa, September 8, 2011 &
Mother, Sandra Testa, November 2, 2011
Chief Lasher's Father-in-Law, Mr. George A. Solack, MD
September, 2011
Firefighter Snyder's Mother-in-Law, Sandra Testa
November 2, 2011
MWAA PD Corporal Daryl Nelson Fitzgerald Sr.
November 13, 2011
Wedded Bliss
Zachary weighed 7 pounds and 4
ounces and was 20 inches long.
Congratulations to the
Sappington family from your
extended family at MWAA FRD!
Heather E. Johnson and Captain Matthew C. Burns (Fairfax County Fire
Department) tied the knot on 5/28/11.
Kimberly Marie Knox and David Anthony Bush celebrated their marriage on
Saturday, 6/18/11 in Irwin, Pennsylvania.
Congratulations!
We wish you all the best.
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River Rescue
Gary McQuaide, River Rescue Manager
River Rescue personnel continue to train our Water Rescue Technicians with underway skills both day and
night. The division is now concentrating on our new boat crew person training program. This program is
designed to enhance the skills of our boat crew members. Crew members consist of the FRD personnel not
involved in the Water Rescue Technician program. We hope to complete all of the crew training for DCA by the
end of the year.